Talent

Available and affordable land ranging from approximately $5,000 to $7,500 USD

Low wage costs. Nova Scotia’s average annual wage is $49,700, 12.8% than the national average at $57,000. Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Income Survey, 2016

Access to major markets: a million in the province and 135 million in North Eastern U.S. within a day’s drive, Portland, ME 4 hours by ferry, and immediate proximity to Canada’s Ultra Atlantic Gateway in Halifax with multi-modal market access to more than 150 countries.

85% of forests in Nova Scotia regrow naturally

Sustainable forestry opportunities. Resources and appetite to leverage the full extent of the forestry value chain from roundwood, to lumber, to glulam, cross-laminated timber (CLT), to manufacturing, to biomass from forest residues.

Access to major markets: a million in the province and 135 million in North Eastern U.S. within a day’s drive, Portland, ME 4 hours by ferry, and immediate proximity to Canada’s Ultra Atlantic Gateway in Halifax with multi-modal market access to more than 150 countries.

Talent

More than 70% of the region’s residents possess a certificate, diploma or degree

15% of population employed in natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations

Ranked # 1 compared to closest competitors in terms of labour availability with 11.1%. Source: fDi Intelligence from the Financial Times

Access to major markets: a million in the province and 135 million in North Eastern U.S. within a day’s drive, Portland, ME 4 hours by ferry, and immediate proximity to Canada’s Ultra Atlantic Gateway in Halifax with multi-modal market access to more than 150 countries.